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Diagnostic Test

  1. ACTIVE DTC 
    NOTE: Diagnose any CAN - C Communication DTCs before continuing.
    1. Ignition on, engine not running.
    2. With a scan tool, read DTCs.

      Is the DTC active at this time?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

  2. (G31) AAT SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE 
    Fig 1: Checking AAT Signal Circuit
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the C4 TIPM harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the AAT Sensor harness connector.
      NOTE: Visually inspect both the component and the TIPM connectors. Look for damaged, partially broken wires, and backed out or corroded terminals.
    4. Ignition on, engine not running.
    5. Measure the voltage on the (G31) AAT Signal circuit in the AAT Sensor harness connector.

      Is the voltage above 5.2 volts?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  3
  3. AAT SENSOR VOLTAGE ABOVE 4.6 VOLTS 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Connect the C4 TIPM harness connectors.
    3. Ignition on, engine not running.
    4. With a scan tool, read the AAT voltage.

      Is the voltage above 4.6 volts?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  4

      No 

      • Go to step  7
  4. AAT SENSOR 
    Fig 2: Checking AAT Signal Circuit
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    1. Connect a jumper wire between the (G31) AAT Signal circuit and the (G931) AAT Return circuit in the AAT Sensor harness connector.
    2. With a scan tool, read the AAT voltage.

      Is the voltage below 1.0 volt with the jumper wire installed?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  5
        NOTE: Remove the jumper wire before continuing.
  5. (G31) AAT SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 3: Checking AAT Signal Circuit
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the C4 TIPM harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the (G31) AAT Signal circuit from the AAT Sensor harness connector to the C4 TIPM harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  6

      No 

  6. (G931) AAT RETURN CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 4: Checking AAT Return Circuit
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    1. Measure the resistance of the (G931) AAT Return circuit from the AAT Sensor harness connector to the C4 TIPM harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  9

      No 

  7. (G31) AAT SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 5: Checking AAT Signal Circuit
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the C4 TIPM harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (G31) AAT Signal circuit in the AAT Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  8
  8. (G31) AAT SIGNAL SHORTED TO THE (G931) AAT RETURN CIRCUIT 
    Fig 6: Checking AAT Signal Circuit
    GC0117158Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between the (G31) AAT Signal circuit and the (G931) AAT Return circuit in the AAT Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  9
  9. TIPM 
    NOTE: Before continuing, check the TIPM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.
    1. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors. Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.

      Were there any problems found?

      Yes 

      No